Sony FD TRINITRON KV-29LS40K: instruction
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Table of contents
- Введение Оглавление
- Общие правила техники безопасности
- Overview of Remote Control Buttons
- Общее описание кнопок телевизора Установка батареек в пульт дистанционного управления Подключение антенны и видеомагнитофона
- Включение и автоматическая настройка телевизора
- Первое включение телевизора в работу
- Введение и работа с системой меню Схема меню Уровень 1 Уровень 2 Уровень 3 / Функция
- Уровень 1 Уровень 2 Уровень 3 / Функция
- Уровень 1 Уровень 2 Уровень 3 / Функция
- Уровень 1 Уровень 2 Уровень 3 / Функция
- Уровень 1 Уровень 2 Уровень 3 / Функция
- Уровень 1 Уровень 2 Уровень 3 / Функция
- Уровень 1 Уровень 2 Уровень 3 / Функция
- Телетекст Фастекст
- Подключение дополнительных устройств Подключение видеомагнитофона: Подключение видеомагнитофона со Smartlink: Ecли Bы пoдключили дeкoдep нeпocpeдcтвeннo к Евроразъему 2/ или чepeз видeoмaгнитoфoн, пoдключeнный к этoмy paзъeмy:
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- Спецификации
- Выявление неисправностей

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4-103-269-51
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410326951
Trinitron Colour
Television
GB
Operating Instructions
Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety Information” section of
this manual. Retain this manual for future reference.
BG
Инструкции за използване
Преди да използвате телевизора, прочетете раздела
"Информация за безопасността" на това ръководство. Запазете
това ръководство за бъдещи справки.
CZ
Návod k použití
Před zapnutím televizoru si prosím pozorně přečtěte část
"Bezpečnostní upozornění" v tomto návodu. Návod si uschovejte i pro
budoucí potřebu.
HU
Kezelési utasítás
Mielőtt elkezdené használni a televíziót, kérjük, olvassa el a jelen
kézikönyv Biztonsági tudnivalók c. szakaszát. Őrizze meg a
kézikönyvet későbbi használatra.
PL
Instrukcja obsługi
Przed przystąpieniem do eksploatacji telewizora należy zapoznać się z
rozdziałem "Informacje dotyczšce bezpieczeństwa" w niniejszej
instrukcji. Prosimy o zachowanie niniejszej instrukcji do wglądu w
przyszłości.
RU
Инструкция по эксплуатации
Перед тем как включить телевизор, просим Вас ознакомиться с
разделом "Общие правила техники безопасности" настоящей
инструкции. Сохраняйте настоящую инструкцию на будущее.
KV-29LS40K
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Sony Spain S.A.
Pol. Ind. Can Mitjans s/n
08232 Viladecavalls (Barcelona)
Spain Printed in Spain
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing this Sony FD Trinitron Colour Television.
Before operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
•Symbols used in this manual:
• Informs you of possible hazards.
• Shaded buttons on the remote control show you the
buttons you have to press to follow the sequence of
• Important information.
the instructions.
• Information on a feature.
• Informs you of the result of instructions.
• 1,2.. Sequence of instructions.
Table of Contents
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Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................3
Safety Information.................................................................................................................................4
Overview
Overview of Remote Control Buttons....................................................................................................5
Overview of TV Buttons ........................................................................................................................6
Installation
Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control ..........................................................................................6
Connecting the Aerial and VCR ............................................................................................................6
First Time Operation
Switching On the TV and Automatically Tuning....................................................................................7
Menu System
Introducing and Using the Menu System ..............................................................................................9
Menu Guide:
Picture Adjustment ...........................................................................................................................9
Sound Adjustment ............................................................................................................................10
Sleep Timer ......................................................................................................................................11
Language/Country............................................................................................................................11
Auto Tuning ......................................................................................................................................11
Programme Sorting ..........................................................................................................................12
Programme Labels ...........................................................................................................................12
AV Preset .........................................................................................................................................12
Manual Programme Preset...............................................................................................................13
Noise Reduction ...............................................................................................................................14
AV2 Output.......................................................................................................................................14
RGB Centring ...................................................................................................................................15
Picture Rotation................................................................................................................................15
Teletext..............................................................................................................................................16
Additional Information
Connecting Optional Equipment ...........................................................................................................17
Using Optional Equipment ....................................................................................................................18
Specifications........................................................................................................................................19
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................20
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Safety Information
This set is to operate on a 220-240V AC
For environmental and safety reasons, it
Never push objects of any kind into the
supply only. Take care not to connect too
is recommended that the TV set is not
set as this could result in a fire or electric
many appliances to the same power
left in standby mode when not in use.
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on
socket as this could result in fire or
Disconnect from the mains. However,
the set. If any liquid or solid object does
electric shock.
some TVs may have features which
fall into the cabinet, do not operate the
require they are left in standby. The
TV. Have it checked immediately by
instructions in this manual will inform you
qualified personnel.
if this applies.
Do not open the cabinet and the rear
For your own safety, do not touch any
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
cover of the TV. Refer to qualified
part of the TV, power lead or aerial lead
expose the TV to rain or moisture.
service personnel only.
during lightning storms.
Do not cover the ventilation openings of
Never place the TV in hot, humid or
Do not place any objects on the TV. To
the TV For ventilation, leave a space of
excessively dusty places. Do not install
prevent fire, keep inflammable objects or
at least 10cm all around the set.
the TV where it may be exposed to
naked lights (eg candles) away from the
mechanical vibrations.
TV.
Clean the screen and cabinet with a soft,
Pull out the power lead by the plug. Do
Take care not to place heavy objects on
lightly dampened cloth. Do not use any
not pull on the power lead itself.
the power lead as this could result in
type of abrasive pad, alkaline cleaner,
damage. We recommend you wind any
scouring powder or solvent, such as
excess lead around the holders provided
alcohol or benzine, or antistatic spray.
on the rear of the TV.
As a safety precaution, unplug the TV
before cleaning it.
Place the TV on a secure stable stand.
Unplug the power lead before moving
Do not cover the ventilation openings of
Never attempt to move the TV and stand
the TV. Avoid uneven surfaces, quick
the TV with items such as curtains or
together -always move the TV and stand
steps or excessive force. If the set has
newspapers etc.
separately. Do not place the TV on its
been dropped or damaged, have it
side or face up. Do not allow children to
checked immediately by qualified
climb on to it.
service personnel.
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Overview of Remote Control Buttons
1 To Temporarily Switch Off TV: Press to temporarily switch off TV
1
(standby indicator on TV lights up). Press again to switch on TV
from standby mode. To save energy we recommend switching off
completely when TV is not in use.
After 15 minutes without a signal and without any button being
pressed, the TV switches automatically into standby mode.
2
2 Selecting input source: Press repeatedly until the desired input
symbol of the source appears on the TV screen.
3
3 Selecting channels: Press to select channels. For double-digit
programme numbers, enter the second digit within 2.5 seconds.
4
qj
4 Press to watch the last channel selected (watched for at least 5
5
seconds).
qh
5 This button only works in Teletext mode.
6
qg
6 This button only works in Teletext mode.
7
qf
7 Selecting Teletext: Press to switch on teletext.
8
8 When MENU is switched on, use these buttons to operate the menu
system. For details refer to “Introducing and Using the Menu System”
qd
9
on page 9.
When MENU is switched off, press OK to show a channel overview.
Then press v or V to select the channel and then press again the OK
button to watch the selected channel.
qs
q;
9 Selecting Screen format: Press to view programmes in 16:9 mode.
Press again to return to 4:3 mode.
q; Selecting channels: Press to select the next or previous channel.
qa
qa Muting the Sound: Press to mute TV sound. Press again to restore
the sound.
qs Adjusting TV volume: Press to adjust the volume of the TV.
qd Displaying the menu system: Press to display the menu on the TV
screen. Press again to remove the menu display from the TV screen.
qf Selecting TV mode: Press to switch off teletext or video input.
qg Selecting Sound mode: Press repeatedly to change the sound
mode.
qh Selecting Picture mode: Press repeatedly to change the picture
mode.
qj Displaying on Screen information: Press to display all on-screen
indications. Press again to cancel.
Besides TV functions, all coloured buttons as well as green
symbols are also used for Teletext operation. For more details,
please refer to “Teletext” section of this instruction manual.
Overview
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Overview of TV Buttons
Programme
Up or Down
buttons
(Selects TV
channels)
Volume
control
buttons
Selecting
Press on the mark
Input
Auto Start
on the door flap to
source
Up button
reveal the control
panel
S-video
Input jack
Video Input jack
Audio
Input jacks
Standby
On/Off
Headphone jack
indicator
button
Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control
Make sure you insert the supplied batteries using the correct polarities.
Always remember to dispose of used batteries in an environmentally friendly way.
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Connecting the Aerial and VCR
Connecting cables are not supplied.
or
VCR
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For more details of VCR connection, please
refer to the section “Connecting Optional
Equipment” of this instruction manual.
Scart lead is optional
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Overview-Installation

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Switching On the TV and Automatically Tuning
The first time you switch on your TV, a sequence of menu screens appear on the TV enabling you to: 1)
choose the language of the menu screen, 2) choose the country in which you wish to operate the TV, 3)
adjust the picture slant 4) search for and store all available channels (TV Broadcasts) and 5) change the
order in which the channels (TV Broadcasts) appear on the screen.
However, if you need to change any of these settings at a later date, you can do that by selecting the
appropriate option in the (Set Up menu) or by pressing the Auto Start Up Button on the TV set.
Connect the TV plug to the mains socket (220-240V AC,
1
50Hz)
Press the on/off button on the TV set to turn on the TV.
The first time you switch on the TV, a Language menu
appears automatically on the TV screen.
Press the v or V button on the remote control to select the
2
language, then press the OK button to confirm your
selection. From now on all the menus will appear in the
selected language.
The Country menu appears automatically on the TV screen.
3
Press the v or V
button to select the country in which you will
operate the TV set, then press the OK button to confirm your
selection.
• If the country in which you want to use the TV set does
not appear in the list, select “-” instead of a country.~
• In order to avoid wrong teletext characters for Cyrillic
languages we recommend you select Russia as the
country if your own country does not appear in the list.
Because of the earth’s magnetism, the picture might slant.
4
The Picture Rotation menu allows you to correct the picture
slant if it is necessary.
a) If it is not necessary, press the v or V button to select Not
necessary and press OK.
b) If it is necessary, press the v or V button to select Adjust
now, then press OK and correct any slant of the picture
between –5 and +5 by pressing the v or V button. Finally
press OK to store.
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The Auto Tuning menu appears on the screen. Press the OK
5
button to select Yes.
Do you want to start
automatic tuning?
Ye s
No
OK
The TV starts to automatically search and store all available
6
broadcast channels for you.
Auto Tuning
Programme:
01
System:
B/G
This procedure could take some minutes. Please be
Channel:
C21
patient and do not press any buttons, otherwise the
automatic tuning will not be completed.
Searching...
If no channels were found during the auto tuning
No channel found
process then a new menu appears automatically on the
Please connect aerial
screen asking you to connect the aerial. Please
Confirm
connect the aerial (see page 6) and press OK. The auto
tuning process starts again.
OK
After all available channels are captured and stored,
7
Programme Sorting
the Programme Sorting menu appears automatically
on the screen enabling you to change the order in
Programme:
01 TVE
which the channels appear on the screen.
02 TVE2
03 TV3
a) If you wish to keep the broadcast channels in their tuned
04 C33
05 C27
order, go to step 8.
06 C58
Select channel:
OK
b) If you wish to store the channels in a different order:
Exit: MENU
1 Press the v or V button to select the programme
number that has the channel (TV Broadcast) you wish
to rearrange, then press the b
button.
Programme Sorting
Programme:
2 Press the v or V button to select the new programme
01 TVE
02 TVE2
number position for your selected channel (TV
03 TV3
Broadcast), then press B.
04 C33
05 C27
06 C58 05 C27
3 Repeat steps b)1 and b)2 if you wish to change the
Select new position:
OK
order of the other channels.
Exit:
MENU
Press the MENU button to remove the menu from the
8
MENU
screen.
Your TV is now ready for use.
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Introducing and Using the Menu System
Your TV uses an on-screen menu system to guide you through the operations. Use the following buttons on
the Remote control to operate the menu system:
Press the MENU button to switch the first level menu on.
1
MENU
• To highlight the desired menu or option, press v or V button.
2
• To enter to the selected menu or option, press b.
• To return to the last menu or option, press B
.
• To alter the settings of your selected option, press v/V/B or b.
• To confirm and store your selection, press the OK button.
Press the MENU button to remove the menu from the screen.
3
MENU
Menu Guide
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function
Picture Adjustment
Picture Adjustment
PICTURE ADJUSTMENT
Mode: Personal
Mode: Personal
The “Picture Adjustment” menu allows you to alter
Contrast
Contrast
Brightness
Brightness
the picture adjustments.
Colour
Colour
Sharpness
Sharpness
Hue
Hue
Reset
Reset
To do this: after selecting the item you want to alter
OK
OK
press b, then press repeatedly v/V/B or b to adjust it
and finally press OK to store the new adjustments.
This menu also allows you to customise the picture
mode based on the programme you are watching:
v Personal (for individual settings).
v Live (for live broadcast programmes, DVD and
Digital Set Top Box receivers).
v Movie (for films).
• Brightness, Colour and Sharpness can only be altered if “Personal” mode is selected.
• Hue is only available for NTSC colour signal (e.g: USA video tapes).
• Select Reset and press the OK button to return the picture settings to their factory preset levels.
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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function
Picture Adjustment
SOUND ADJUSTMENT
Mode: Personal
The “Sound Adjustment” menu allows you to alter the
Contrast
Brightness
sound adjustments.
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
To do this: after selecting the item you want to alter
OK
press b, then press repeatedly v/V/B or b to adjust it
and finally press OK to store the new adjustments.
Sound Adjustment
Sound Adjustment
Mode: Natural
Mode: Natural
Tr eb le
Tr eb le
Bass
Bass
Balance
Balance
Reset
Reset
Dual Sound: Mono
Dual Sound: Mono
Detail Adjustment
Detail Adjustment
OK
OK
This menu also contains two submenus as following:
Mode bvPersonal (for individual settings)
Rock
Pop
Jazz
Detail Adjustment bvDolby* Virtual: v Off: Normal.
v On: Simulates the sound effect of Dolby Pro Logic
surround.
v Auto volume: v Off: Volume level changes according to the broadcast
signal.
v On: Volume level of the channels will stay the same,
independent of the broadcast signal (e.g. in the case
of advertisements).
v TV Speakers: v Off: Sound from external amplifier connected to the
audio outputs on the rear of the TV set.
v On: Sound from the TV set.
• Treble and Bass can only be altered if “Personal” mode is selected.
• Select Reset and press OK to reset the sound to the factory preset levels.
• In case of a bilingual broadcast select Dual Sound and set A for sound channel 1, B for sound channel 2 or
Mono for mono channel if available. For a stereo broadcast you can choose Stereo or Mono.
• If you are listening to the TV through headphones “Dolby Virtual” option will automatically be switched to “Off”.
• If you switch “Dolby Virtual” to “On”, the “Auto Volume” option will automatically be switched to “Off” and vice
versa.
* This TV has been designed to create the “Dolby Surround” sound effect by simulating the sound of four
speakers with two speakers, when the broadcast audio signal is Dolby Surround encoded. The sound
effect can also be improved by connecting a suitable external amplifier (for details refer to “Connecting
to external audio Equipment” on page 18).
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function
Picture Adjustment
SLEEP TIMER
Mode: Personal
The “Sleep Timer” option in the “Timer” menu allows
Contrast
Brightness
you to select a time period for the TV to switch itself
Colour
Sharpness
automatically into the standby mode.
Hue
Reset
OK
To do this: after selecting the option press b, then
press v or V to set the time period delay (max. of 4
hours) and finally press OK to store.
Timer
Timer
• While watching the TV, you can press the
Sleep Timer: Off
Sleep Timer: Off
button on the remote control to display the time
remaining.
• One minute before the TV switches it self into
OK
OK
standby mode, the time remaining is displayed on
the TV screen automatically.
Picture Adjustment
LANGUAGE / COUNTRY
Mode: Personal
The “Language / Country” option in the “Set Up”
Contrast
Brightness
menu allows you to select the language that the
Colour
Sharpness
menus are displayed in. It also allows you to select
Hue
Reset
the country in which you wish to operate the TV set.
OK
To do this: after selecting the option press b, and
then proceed in the same way as in the steps 2 and
3 of the section “Switching On the TV and
Set Up
Set Up
Language/Country
Language/Country
Automatically Tuning”.
Auto Tuning
Auto Tuning
Programme Sorting
Programme Sorting
Progamme Labels
Progamme Labels
AV Preset
AV Preset
Manual Programme Preset
Manual Programme Preset
Detail Set Up
Detail Set Up
OK
OK
Picture Adjustment
AUTO TUNING
Mode: Personal
The “Auto Tuning” option in the “Set Up” menu allows
Contrast
Brightness
you to automatically search for and store all available
Colour
Sharpness
TV channels.
Hue
Reset
OK
To do this: after selecting the option press b, and
then proceed in the same way as in the steps 5 and
6 of the section “Switching On the TV and
Automatically Tuning”.
Set Up
Set Up
Language/Country
Language/Language
Auto Tuning
Auto Tuning
Programme Sorting
Programme Sorting
Progamme Labels
Progamme Labels
AV Preset
AV Preset
Manual Programme Preset
Manual Programme Preset
Detail Set Up
Detail Set Up
OK
OK
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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function
Picture Adjustment
PROGRAMME SORTING
Mode: Personal
The “Programme Sorting” option in the “Set Up”
Contrast
Brightness
menu allows you to change the order in which the
Colour
Sharpness
channels (TV Broadcast) appear on the screen.
Hue
Reset
OK
To do this: after selecting the option press b, and
then proceed in the same way as in step 7b) of the
section “Switching On the TV and Automatically
Tuning”.
Set Up
Set Up
Language/Country
Language/Country
Auto Tuning
Auto Tuning
Programme Sorting
Programme Sorting
Progamme Labels
Progamme Labels
AV Preset
AV Preset
Manual Programme Preset
Manual Programme Preset
Detail Set Up
Detail Set Up
OK
OK
Picture Adjustment
PROGRAMME LABELS
Mode: Personal
The “Programme Labels” option in the “Set Up” menu
Contrast
Brightness
allows you to name a channel using up to five
Colour
Sharpness
characters (letters or numbers).
Hue
Reset
OK
To do this:
1 After selecting the option, press b, then press v or
V to select the programme number with the
channel that you wish to name.
Set Up
Set Up
Language/Country
Language/Country
2 Press b. With the first element of the Label column
Auto Tuning
Auto Tuning
Programme Sorting
Programme Sorting
highlighted, press v or V to select a letter or
Progamme Labels
Progamme Labels
AV Preset
AV Preset
number (select “-” for a blank), then press b to
Manual Programme Preset
Manual Programme Preset
Detail Set Up
Detail Set Up
confirm this character. Select the other four
OK
OK
characters in the same way. Finally press OK to
store.
Picture Adjustment
AV PRESET
Mode: Personal
The “AV Preset” option in the “Set Up” menu allows
Contrast
Brightness
you to designate a name to the external equipment
Colour
Sharpness
you have connected to the sockets of this TV.
Hue
Reset
OK
To do this:
1 After selecting the option, press b, then press v or
V to select the input source that you wish to name
(AV1 and AV2 are for the rear Scarts and AV3 for
Set Up
Set Up
Language/Country
Language/Country
side connectors). Then press b.
Auto Tuning
Auto Tuning
Programme Sorting
Programme Sorting
2 In the label column automatically appears a label:
Progamme Labels
Progamme Labels
AV Preset
AV Preset
Manual Programme Preset
Manual Programme Preset
Detail Set Up
Detail Set Up
a) If you want to use one of the 6 predefined labels
OK
OK
(CABLE, GAME, CAM, DVD, VIDEO or SAT),
press v or V to select the desired label and
finally press OK to store.
b) If you want to set a different label, select Edit
and press b. Then with the first element
highlighted, press v or V to select a letter,
number or “-” for a blank, then press b to confirm
this character. Select the other four characters
in the same way and finally press OK to store.
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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function
Picture Adjustment
MANUAL PROGRAMME PRESET
Mode: Personal
The “Manual Programme Preset” option in the “Set
Contrast
Brightness
Up” menu allows you to:
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
a) Preset channels or the VCR channel one by one to
OK
the programme order of your choice. To do this:
1 After selecting the ”Manual Programme Preset”
option, press b then with Programme option
Set Up
Set Up
Language/Country
LanguageCountry
highlighted press b. Press v or V to select on
Auto Tuning
Auto Tuning
Programme Sorting
Programme Sorting
which programme number you want to preset the
Progamme Labels
Progamme Labels
AV Preset
AV Preset
channel (for VCR, select programme number “0”).
Manual Programme Preset
Manual Programme Preset
Detail Set Up
Detail Set Up
Then press B.
OK
OK
2 The following option is only available depending on the country you have selected in the “Language /
Country” menu.
After selecting the System option, press b. Then press v or V to select the TV Broadcast system (B/G for
western European countries or D/K for eastern European countries). Then press B.
3 After selecting the Channel option, press b. Then press v or V to select the channel tuning (“C” for terrestrial
channel or “S” for cable channels). Next press b. After that, press the number buttons to enter directly the
channel number of the TV broadcast or the channel of the VCR signal. If you do not know the channel
number, press v or V to search for it. When you tune the desired channel, press OK twice to store.
Repeat all the above steps to tune and store more channels.
b) Label a channel using up to five characters.
To do this: Highlighting the Programme option, press the PROG +/- button to select the programme number
with the channel you wish to name. When the programme you want to name appears on the screen, select
the Label option and press b. Next press v or V to select a letter, number or “-“ for a blank. Press b to confirm
this character. Select the other four characters in the same way. After selecting all the characters, press OK
twice to store.
c) Normally the automatic fine tuning (AFT) will give the best possible picture, however you can manually fine
tune the TV to obtain a better picture reception in case the picture is distorted.
To do this: while watching the channel (TV Broadcast) you wish to fine tune, select the AFT option and press
b. Next press v or V to adjust the fine tuning between -15 and +15. Finally press OK twice to store.
d) Skip any unwanted programme numbers when they are selected with the PROG +/- buttons.
To do this: Highlighting the Programme option, press the PROG +/- button to select the programme number
you want to skip. When the programme you want to skip appears on the screen, select the Skip option and
press b. Next press v
or V to select Yes. Finally press OK twice to confirm and store.
To cancel this function afterwards, select “No” instead of “Yes” in the step above.
e) This option allows you to view and record scrambled channels when using a decoder connected to the Scart
2/ directly or through a VCR.
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This option is only available depending on the country you have selected in the ‘Language/Country’
menu.
To do this: select the Decoder option and press b. Next press v or V to select On. Finally press OK twice
to confirm and store.
To cancel this function afterwards, select “Off” instead of “On” in the step above.
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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function
Picture Adjustment
NOISE REDUCTION
Mode: Personal
The “Noise Reduction” option in the “Detail Set Up”
Contrast
Brightness
menu allows you to automatically reduce the picture
Colour
Sharpness
noise visible in the broadcast signal.
Hue
Reset
OK
To do this: after selecting the option, press b. Then
press v or V to select Auto. Finally press OK to
confirm and store.
Set Up
Detail Set Up
Language/Country
Noise Reduction:
Auto
To cancel this function afterwards, select “Off”
Auto Tuning
AV2 Output:
TV
RGB Centring:
Programme Sorting
0
instead of “Auto” in the step above.
Picture Rotation:
0
Progamme Labels
AV Preset
Manual Programme Preset
Detail Set Up
OK
OK
Picture Adjustment
AV2 OUTPUT
Mode: Personal
The “AV2 Output” option in the “Detail Set Up” menu
Contrast
Brightness
allows you to select the source to be output from the
Colour
Sharpness
Scart connector 2/ . You can record from this
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Hue
Reset
Scart any signal coming from the TV or from external
OK
equipment connected to the Scart connectors
1/ or side connectors 3 and 3.
If your VCR supports Smartlink, this procedure
Set Up
Detail Set Up
Language/Country
Noise Reduction:
Auto
is not necessary.
Auto Tuning
AV2 Output:
TV
RGB Centring:
Programme Sorting
0
Picture Rotation:
0
Progamme Labels
AV Preset
To do this: after selecting the option, press b. Then
Manual Programme Preset
Detail Set Up
press v or V to select the desired output signal: TV,
OK
OK
AV1, AV3, YC3 or AUTO.
If you select “AUTO”, the output signal will
always be the same one that is displayed on the
screen.
If you have connected a decoder to the Scart
2/ or to a VCR connected to this Scart,
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please remember to change back the “AV2
Output” to “AUTO” or “TV” for correct
unscrambling.
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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function
Picture Adjustment
RGB CENTRING
Mode: Personal
When connecting an RGB source, such as a
Contrast
Brightness
“PlayStation”, you may need to readjust the
Colour
Sharpness
horizontal position of the picture. If this is the case,
Hue
Reset
you can readjust it through the “RGB Centring” option
OK
in the “Detail Set Up”.
To do this: while watching an RGB source select the
“RGB Centring” option and press b. Then press v or
Set Up
Detail Set Up
Language/Country
Noise Reduction:
Auto
V to adjust the centre of the picture between –10 and
Auto Tuning
AV2 Output:
TV
RGB Centring:
0
Programme Sorting
+10. Finally press OK to confirm and store.
Picture Rotation:
0
Progamme Labels
AV Preset
Manual Programme Preset
Detail Set Up
OK
OK
Picture Adjustment
PICTURE ROTATION
Mode: Personal
Because of the earth’s magnetism, the picture might
Contrast
Brightness
slant. If this is the case, you can correct the pictures
Colour
Sharpness
slant by using the “Picture Rotation” option in the
Hue
Reset
“Detail Set Up” menu.
OK
To do this: after selecting the option, press b. Then
press v or V to correct any slant of the picture
between -5 and +5 and finally press OK to store.
Set Up
Detail Set Up
Language/Country
Noise Reduction:
Auto
Auto Tuning
AV2 Output:
TV
RGB Centring:
0
Programme Sorting
Picture Rotation:
0
Progamme Labels
AV Preset
Manual Programme Preset
Detail Set Up
OK
OK
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Teletext
Teletext is an information service transmitted by most TV stations. The index page of the teletext service
(usually page 100) gives you information on how to use the service. To operate teletext, use the remote
control buttons as indicated below.
Make sure that you use a channel (TV Broadcast) with a strong signal, otherwise teletext errors may occur.
To switch on Teletext:
After selecting the TV channel which carries the teletext service you wish to view,
TELETEXT
TELETEXT
TELETEXT
TELETEXT
TELETEXT
TELETEXT
TELETEXT
TELETEXT
press .
Index
Index
Index
Index
Index
Index
Index
Index
Programme
Programme
Programme
Programme
Programme
Programme
Programme
Programme
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
To select a Teletext page:
News
News
News
News
News
News
News
News
153
153
153
153
153
153
153
153
Input 3 digits for the page number, using the numbered buttons.
Sport
Sport
Sport
Sport
Sport
Sport
Sport
Sport
101
101
101
101
101
101
101
101
• If you make a mistake, retype the correct page number.
Weather
Weather
Weather
Weather
Weather
Weather
Weather
Weather
98
98
98
98
98
98
98
98
• If the counter on the screen continues searching, it is because the page is not
available. If this is the case, input another page number.
To access the next or preceding page:
Press PROG + () or PROG - ().
To superimpose teletext on to the TV:
Whilst you are viewing teletext, press . Press it again to cancel teletext mode.
To freeze a teletext page:
Press / . Press it again to cancel the freeze.
To reveal concealed information (e.g: answer to a quiz):
Press / . Press it again to conceal the information.
To Switch Off Teletext:
Press .
Fastext
Fastext service lets you access Teletext pages with one button push.
When you are in Teletext mode and Fastext is broadcast, a colour coded menu appears at the bottom of
the teletext page. Press the appropriate coloured button (red, green, yellow or blue) to access the page
corresponding to your menu choice.
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Connecting Optional Equipment
Using the following instructions you can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV set.
(Connecting cables are not supplied).
F
S-VHS/Hi8
DVC
8mm/Hi8/
Camcorder
DVC
Camcorder
VCR
A
Decoder
DE
DVD
B
C
DVD
Hi-Fi
1
2
“PlayStation”*
* “PlayStation” is a product of Sony
Computer Entertainment, Inc.
* “PlayStation” is a trademark of
Decoder
Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc.
When you connect the headphones, the
TV speakers will automatically be muted.
To avoid picture distortion, do not connect external equipment to connectors A and B at the same time.
Connecting a VCR:
To connect a VCR, please refer to the section “Connecting the aerial and VCR” of this instruction manual. We
recommend you connect your VCR using a scart lead. If you do not have a scart lead, tune in the VCR test signal
to the TV programme number “0” by using the “Manual Programme Preset” option. (for details of how to manually
programme these presets, see page 13, step a).
Refer to your VCR instruction manual to find out how to find the output channel of your VCR.
Connecting a VCR that supports Smartlink:
Smartlink is a direct link between the TV set and the VCR. For more information on Smartlink, please refer to the
instruction manual of your VCR.If you use a VCR that supports Smartlink, please connect the VCR to the TV using
a Scart lead to the Scart 2/ F.
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If you have connected a decoder to the Scart 2/ or through a
VCR connected to this Scart:
Select the “Manual Programme Preset” option in the “Set Up” menu and after entering the “Decoder**” option,
select “On” (by using v or V
). Repeat this option for each scrambled signal.
**This option is only available depending on the country you have selected in the “Language/Country” menu.
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Connecting to external Audio Equipment:
Plug in your Hi-Fi equipment to the audio output sockets E if you wish to amplify the audio output from TV. Next,
using the menu system, select the “Sound Adjustment” menu. Enter the “Detail Set Up” option and set “TV
Speakers” to “Off”.
Audio level of the external speakers can be modified by pressing the volume buttons on the remote control.
Also treble and bass settings can be modified through the “Sound Adjustment” menu.
Left Hi-Fi
Right Hi-Fi
To enjoy “Dolby Virtual” sound effect through your Hi-Fi
Speaker
Speaker
equipment:
Place the speakers of your equipment in front of your listening
position and beside the TV set but keeping a distance of 50 cm
between each speaker and the TV set.
Then by using the menu system, select the menu “Sound
Adjustment”. Next select “Detail Adjustment” and set “Dolby
Virtual” to “On”.
~50º
Your sitting position
Using Optional Equipment
1 Connect your equipment to the designated TV socket, as indicated in the previous page.
2 Switch on the connected equipment.
3 To watch the picture of the connected equipment, press the button repeatedly until the correct input
symbol appears on the screen.
Symbol Input Signals
1 • Audio / video input signal through the Scart connector D
• RGB input signal through the Scart connector D. This symbol appears only if an RGB source
has been connected.
2 • Audio/video input signal through the Scart connector F.
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2 • S Video Input signal through the Scart connector F. This symbol appears only if an S Video
source has been connected.
3 • Video input signal through the phono socket B and Audio input signal through C.
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3 • S Video Input signal through the front S Video input jack A and Audio signal through C.
This symbol appears only if an S Video source has been connected.
4 Press button on the remote control to return to the normal TV picture.
For Mono Equipment
Connect the phono plug to the L/G/S/I socket on the front of the TV and select 3 or 3 input signal using
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the instructions above. Finally, refer to the “Sound Adjustment” section of this manual and select “Dual Sound”
“A” on the sound menu screen.
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Specifications
TV system:
Sound Output:
Depending on your country selection:
2 x 14 W (music power)
B/G/H. D/K
2 x 7 W (RMS)
Colour system:
Power Consumption:
PAL, SECAM
94 W
NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only Video In)
Standby Power Consumption:
Channel Coverage:
0.5 W
VHF: E2-E12
UHF: E21-E69
Dimensions (w x h x d):
CATV: S1-S20
Approx. 771 x 592 x 553 mm.
HYPER: S21-S41
D/K R1-R12, R21-R69
Weight:
Approx. 49 Kg.
Picture Tube:
Flat Display FD Trinitron:
Accessories supplied:
29” (approx. 73 cm. measured diagonally)
1 Remote Control (RM-947)
2 Batteries (IEC designated, AA/R6 size)
Rear Terminals
1/ 21-pin scart connector (CENELEC
Other features:
standard) including audio/video input,
• Teletext, Fastext, TOPtext
RGB input, TV audio/video output.
• Sleep Timer
• Smartlink (direct link between your TV set and a
2/ 21-pin Scart connector (CENELEC
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compatible VCR. For more information on Smartlink,
(SMARTLINK)standard) including audio / video input, S
please refer to the Instruction Manual of your VCR).
video input, selectable audio / video output
• Dolby Virtual.
and Smartlink interface.
Audio outputs (Left/Right) - phono jacks
Side Terminals
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3 S Video input – 4 pin DIN
3 video input – phono jack
3 audio input – phono jacks
headphones jack
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice
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Troubleshooting
Here are some simple solutions to the problems which may affect the picture and sound.
Problem Solution
No picture (screen is dark), no sound. • Check the aerial connection.
• Plug the TV in and press the button on the front
of TV.
• If the standby indicator is on, press button
on the remote control.
Poor or no picture (screen is dark), but good sound. • Using the menu system, select the “Picture
Adjustment” menu and select “Reset” to return to the
factory settings.
No picture or no menu information from equipment
• Check that the optional equipment is on and press
connected to the Scart connector.
the button repeatedly on the remote control until
the correct input symbol is displayed on the screen.
Good picture, no sound. • Press the button on the remote control.
• Check that “TV Speakers” is “On” on the “Sound
Adjustment” menu.
• Check that headphones are not connected.
No colour on colour programmes. • Using the menu system, select the “Picture
Adjustment” menu and select “Reset” to return to
factory settings.
Distorted picture when changing programmes or
• Turn off any equipment connected to the Scart
selecting teletext.
connector on the rear of the TV.
Wrong characters appear when viewing teletext. • Using the menu system, enter to the “Language/
Country” menu and select the country in which you
operate the TV. For Cyrillic languages, we
recommend to select Russia country in the case that
your own country does not appear in the list.
Picture slanted. • Using the menu system, select the “Picture
Rotation” option in the “Detail Set Up” menu to
correct the slant.
Noisy picture when viewing a TV channel. • Using the menu system, select the “Manual
Programme Preset” menu and adjust Fine Tuning
(AFT) to obtain better picture reception.
• Using the menu system, select the “Noise
Reduction” option in the “Detail Set Up” menu and
select “Auto” to reduce the noise in the picture.
No unscrambling or unstable picture whilst viewing a
• Using the menu system, select the “Set Up” menu.
scrambling channel with a decoder connected through
Then enter to the “Detail Set Up” option and set
the Scart connector 2/ .
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“AV2 Output” to “TV”.
Remote control does not function. • Replace the batteries.
The standby indicator on the TV flashes. • Contact your nearest Sony service centre.
In case of problems, have your TV serviced by qualified personnel. Never opening the casing yourself.
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